Intent to Sole Source - NFPA Link

Intent to Sole Source: The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Rock Island District, intends to procure online access to National Fire Protection Association (NFPA LiNK Platform on a sole source basis with NFPA, in accordance with the statutory of 10U.S.C.2304(c)(1) as implemented by FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i), for purchases not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold and only one source reasonably available.

The NAICS code for this procurement is 513120 with a size standard of 1,000 employees THIS NOTICE IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE QUOTES and no solicitation will be issued. However, any business firm that believes it can meet the requirement may give written notification to the Contracting Officer in the form of a capability statement.

Supporting evidence in sufficient detail that demonstrates the ability to comply with the requirement listed and must be furnished to the point of contact listed below by Tuesday, August 27, 2023 at 10:00 A.M. Central Time. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based on responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Rock Island District, will not reimburse for any costs connected with supplying sufficient detail to demonstrate the ability to comply with the requirements listed. In order to receive a Government award, a firm must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) (https://sam.gov/). Firms must register on a one-time basis, and annually confirm accuracy and completeness of registration information. Questions and capability statements should be sent directly to Chris McCabe, Contract Specialist, at christopher.a.mccabe@usace.army.mil.